Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 6 months before the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX230 HS grades versus the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the TX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and TX200V.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX200V to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.